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State wage bill to be slashed by R160bn over three years
Government will over the next three years attempt to reduce the public sector wage bill by R160 billion, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said on Wednesday.
SA readies to establish state bank
Government is ready to establish a state bank, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said on Wednesday.
Sin Taxes increase
Smokers and drinkers will from Wednesday have to dig deeper into their pockets for cigarettes and alcohol.
SA's financial sector must serve all
It is of utmost importance to have a financial sector that serves all South Africans, says Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.
Finance Minister to shed more light on funding free higher education
Finance Minister is expected to clarify all aspects of financing free higher education during the Budget Speech next week.
Radical economic transformation a priority for government
Newly appointed Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has radical economic transformation at the top of his agenda.
Tax system must be "redistributive"
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the South African tax system has to be redistributive if the country is to usher in radical socio-economic transformation.
African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) comments unfortunate - Presidency
Comments attributed to African National Congress (ANC) Youth League Secretary-General Njabulo Nzuza against Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa are unfortunate and without substance, says the Presidency.
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to reveal university fees shortfall
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will next month during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) announce how National Treasury will fund the university fees shortfall.
NSFAS beneficiaries urged to repay loans
Beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), who are now working, are being urged to come forward and make arrangements to repay their loans.